Regular visitors to TLNT.com will know that we are unabashedly proud about the power of progressive HR. But to really be the voice of the HR sector, it’s … Read more
Your corporate memos are often ignored. Here’s how to avoid it:
When your organization sends out an important memo, announcing a major new change effort, or a policy overhaul, or a strategic shift, or some other … Read more
Do you know how to manage menopause?
As the US workforce grows older, and increasingly more female (the number of women in the workforce grew from 49.7% in 2019 to 50% in 2020), employers will … Read more
Employees probably don’t see your corporate culture the same way you do
How would you describe your corporate culture? Is your culture social and collaborative? Or is it more entrepreneurial and creative? Is your … Read more
HR Famous hits 100!
On episode 100 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Kris Dunn, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together for their 100th episode! … Read more
Getting Military Benefits Right
For many of us, yesterday’s Memorial Day well and truly marks the beginning of summer. But for most current and former service members and their families, … Read more
Remote work is ‘saving’ company culture
Arthur C. Clarke was, quite possibly, the world’s most interesting man. He hosted television shows, explored hundreds of meters under the surface of the … Read more
Do you understand your listening preferences?
Talk to any HR leader, and most would concur that their role is as much about listening to people as it is about talking to them. Yet ask them if they know … Read more
Termination conversations – Why HR must get better at them
The first termination conversation I was ever part of ended in a lawsuit. I had worked in HR for two years and was starting to assist the employee … Read more
HR Transform conference proves the show ‘can’ go on
Recently, I was finally able to do something I wondered if I would ever do again — attend a live, in-person HR conference. The fact that I managed to … Read more
HRDs: Don’t let staff befriend managers (on social media anyway)
Whenever I give new joiners advice I often find myself saying the same thing: consider blocking their new co-workers on social media, or – at the very … Read more
The stages of emerging – a tale of what is next
Faces framed and puffy; eyes glazed and unfocused; kids (and cats) in the background; dirty T-shirts seemingly the new corporate casual. This pretty much … Read more
Create ‘purpose’ and you’ll be loved by your employees – Forbes
It’s that time of the year again when Forbes magazine publishes its rankings of America’s best large and small employers. Often, the results can be … Read more
The Hoarding of Information
In sports, when the competition gains the lead, a player gets rattled, or the tension mounts, the team typically huddles to talk things over. What changes … Read more
How to Redirect Rampant Complaining
There are plenty of reasons for people to complain right now. For example, recent data shows that only 25% of leaders think their employees are thriving … Read more
Laying Off People in Times of Change
When organizations must restructure or rebuild or go through major change, many times they must lay off workers. This is always difficult, but there are … Read more
Should You Send That Email at 9 PM?
On episode 84 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss business travel … Read more
Resolving Conflict Between Remote Workers Before Tempers Flare
Conflict indicates an engaged work team. Often, conflict prevents bad decisions and big mistakes and can lead to innovative ideas. But the downside: Small … Read more
How to Improve Relationships With Hostile Coworkers
If we’ve learned anything from Covid-19, the related vaccinations and mandates, work-from-home arrangements, return-to-the-office options, or financial … Read more
5 Communication Practices to Boost Teamwork, Productivity, and Morale
When everyone’s responsible, no one’s responsible. Ask your kids why the house has been turned into a disaster while you were away at a conference; they’ll … Read more